Patience and persistence key to job search success

New analysis shows that, on average, it takes around 15 months from the start of an active job search to beginning a new job role. In 2023, the average reached 17 months, while in 2025 it shortened to 14 months, according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for...

AI is changing enterprises, and already driving value

By Kathy Gibson - Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to pay off for early enterprise adopters. More than half of companies that have implemented AI are now seeing a return on investment, with the most value reported by future-built organisations. This is the...

Tech giants raise the AI safety bar

The risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) are back in the spotlight with the news that rogue agents have been responsible for multiple attacks on government sites in Australia and the US. Even the FBI has not been immune to attacks from autonomous agents....

AI makes critical thinking a workforce priority

A new global study from the IBM for Business Value points to a disconnect between the skills chief human resource officers (CHROs) say AI requires and those employees prioritise. While 71% of CHROs identify the ability to supervise, validate and override AI outputs as...

New malware steals passwords under the guise of AI

A new ongoing malware campaign that exploits the growing popularity of AI tools by disguising itself as an AI voice generator has been discovered by Kaspersky. The malware uses GitHub to store password-protected archives as the final payload. This payload contains...

Apple trails in AI patents; Google leads with 870

Big tech firms are scooping up most of the AI patent rights - but Apple is falling behind its counterparts with a notable gap. According to Stocklytics.com, Apple pegged 142 patents to its name in 2023, less than a quarter of Google's total patents. The site's...

Gear up now for festive season payroll

Sorting out payroll and bonuses at the end of each year can be a stressful time for all involved, but it doesn't have to be. There are several steps organisations can take to ensure the process is smooth and effortless. This is the word from Sandra Crous, MD of...

Kyndryl and VMware expand partnership

Kyndryl and VMware have announced an extension of the companies' strategic partnership focused on app modernisation and multi-cloud services. The expanded collaboration can enable customers to enhance their digital innovation and business transformation with...

Vaccine mandates versus human rights

Even though the concept of compulsory vaccinations is not new, the debate has been given a new focus following many local companies considering implementing vaccine mandates for employees from the new year. Ian McAlister, GM of CRS Technologies, examines the human...

Improving budgeting, forecasting flexibility a top focus in 2022

A massive 72% of chief financial officers (CFOs) will focus on improving the flexibility of budgeting and forecasting in 2022, according to a survey by Gartner. The next most common focus areas for CFOs in 2022 will be initiatives to reallocate capital based on...

Snoopy to fly on NASA’s Artemis I moon mission

For more than 50 years, Snoopy has contributed to the excitement for NASA human spaceflight missions, helping inspire generations to dream big. NASA has shared an association with Charles Schulz and Snoopy since Apollo missions and continues under Artemis with new...

Fleet management systems set to consolidate

The number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in Europe was 11,5-million at the end of 2020, according to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14,4%, this...

Predictions for the future of connectedness

International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced its Future of Connectedness predictions for 2022 and beyond. Over the past 18 months, organisations have had to adapt to a new normal, where employees require anywhere-anytime access to mission critical systems and...

Reducing emissions will mitigate climate change and improve health

New research shows that improved air quality caused by reducing emissions from burning fossil fuels and other sources could improve human health and prevent economic losses. That's according to projections by scientists at NASA, Duke University and Columbia...

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Google celebrates Safer Internet Day

Google South Africa joined forces with its Online Child Safety Campaign partners to recognise the 11th anniversary of the Safer Internet Day (SID) movement on 11 February, which promotes the safe and responsible use of online technologies among young users. Hosted in...

EMS for the Pick n Pay Cycle Tour 2014

The logistics behind adequate emergency medical services (EMS) for a race that involves in excess of 35 000 people needs to be highly effective. For the third consecutive year, Tracker Business, leading tracking and monitoring solutions company, will be supporting the...

Intervate apps improve service delivery

Intervate, a T-Systems business unit in South Africa and the country’s foremost provider of enterprise information management (EIM) solutions, has reinforced its position in the market as a mobile app developer by obtaining Gold Microsoft Applications Development...

Exploring the power of data

The annual Teradata User Group conference hosted by Bytes Universal Systems (BUS) took place in Johannesburg last week. BUS is the sole local distributor of Teradata's products in sub-Saharan Africa. The fifth of its kind, this year’s conference brought a number of...

Lorge wins Sage awards for 19th time

Sage 300 ERP (formerly Accpac), Sage CRM and Sage ERP X3 technology and solutions provider Lorge, has celebrated its 28th year in business by once again being awarded Sage Premier Partner status, winning the Peresoft award for product sales in South Africa and the...

MACmobile solution controls van sales

Many smaller shops and consumer outlets, like spaza shops and shebeens, are dependent on quick responses from their suppliers to replenish stocks as an alternative to them visiting the wholesaler or Cash and Carry. For distributors to meet these needs, they must have...

When should users buy into the cloud?

Companies face important IT challenges today. Not only do they have to deploy and run their business applications with agility, their infrastructures need to scale to support growth while maintaining quality of service – all in a cost-efficient manner, says Richard...

Attix5 rolls out backup services for SkyNet

Attix5, a global provider of data protection software and cloud solutions, has provided much-needed online backup services to one of its clients, SkyNet Worldwide Express. SkyNet is a global express courier network and services provider. The two companies forged a...

DCC offers WD Green 4Tb hard drive

Take advantage of low operating temperatures, low noise and a host of eco-friendly features, along with massive storage capacity, with the new 4Tb WD Green hard drives from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). These cool, quiet drives use WD GreenPower...

SA accountants must be compliant

The South African Institute of Business Accountants (SAIBA) has urged accountants to market themselves in accordance with legislation that requires their services more than ever before. Accountants must familiarise themselves with Section 90(2)(b) of the Companies Act...

Senior Front End Developer (C# & React)

Our client is looking for the services of an Intermediate to Senior Level Front end Developer to join their team. You should have at last 5 years experience with [URL Removed] and React Native as well as C# and JavaScript. Send your CV now!Skills and Experience: At...

Senior Front-end developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our clients are a force for good in the rapidly and unpredictably changing global financial ecosystem. They have a fantastic hybrid role available and are on the hunt for a Senior Front-end developer in the Pretoria area! Skills and Experience At least 5 - 6 years as...

Senior Front End Developer (C# & React) – Gauteng Pretoria

Our client is looking for the services of an Intermediate to Senior Level Front end Developer to join their team. You should have at last 5 years experience with [URL Removed] and React Native as well as C# and JavaScript. Send your CV now!Skills and Experience: At...

Senior Data Analyst at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join our team in Cape Town.3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) onsite in Southern Suburbs.Retail experienceAnalytical degree (maths, stats, engineering)Advanced SQLPower BiStrong interpersonal skills, as you will be...

Software Developer

We're looking for a Software Developer with strong integration experience to join our team! As part of our dynamic and growing organization, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a talented team of developers.Please note,...

Office project manager

Our client in the education industry is searching for an office project manager who possesses relevant project management experience. The main objective of this position is to offer operational project management support to the organization. In this role, you will...

Full-Stack Java Developer – Remote

Our client is seeking an experienced full stack java developer to join their growing team servicing localand offshore clients in the financial services space. You must have strong communication skillsand the ability to add value to existing product lines and develop...

Senior Data Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town

We are looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join our team in Cape Town.3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) onsite in Southern Suburbs.Retail experienceAnalytical degree (maths, stats, engineering)Advanced SQLPower BiStrong interpersonal skills, as you will be...

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